Restoran Kacang Pool Haji — Restaurant in Johor

Kacang Pool Kambing = RM11.00 No Service Charge

This was an Dedicated Restoran located at the Corner of a Street.  Not Airconditioned but Airy.  Its a Relatively Large Place and I thought the Middle Row of Metal Tables and Bench were particularly unique and gave it a More Factory Canteen sort of look. It wasn't particularly Very Crowded on a Weekday Afternoon when I was there.

Staff Service Level could be Improved

The Staffs were Acceptably Polite (initially) but also gave off a Very Noticeable Sian Sian Bored 无精打采 type of Vibe that I felt as I observed them going about their work.  Not once in this place did I ever see them even Smile.

Especially when I finished my meal and was ready to pay, there were no one at the Cashier Counter and I had to go personally hunt for a Staff only to have one Particular Young Lad groggily gave me a "Sian Sian type of Awkward Blank Stare"  before slowly sauntering to the Cashier Counter to collect my Money.

Not sure if its because this is a Lack of Manpower or a Morale Issue or what, but the Service could be improved especially with how Famous this Restoran is supposed to be.  Now, they're not Rude per se, but they gave me the impression that they would much rather be elsewhere doing something else than be in here. Not a Favourable Impression for a 1st Time Customer to the Eatery. Just my 2 Cents Observation.

Anyway the Dish was served up quickly in 2 Mins. A Potential Red Flag as you will read what I mean.

Kacang Pool Kambing = RM11.00

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Conclusion and Closing Thoughts

This is their Largest Branch by far, and is the Only Branch I've eaten that offers a Kambing (Mutton)  Variation to their Dip compared to the Regular Daging (Beef) Version. Its slightly more expensive at RM11.00 (S$3.40) compared to the regular RM7.00 (S$2.20) for Daging. I feel this Kambing Version is worth to try because it had More Fattier Cuts and tasted Creamier.

That said, although the Meat/Bean Dip tasted Decent, and may be the More Generous among the 3 Branches, the Roti Bakar here was the WORST among the 3 Branches I visited. I am especially disappointed that they didn't even bother to Re-Heat it.  What I got instead was a Cold, Floppy, Oily Roti that even made me lose my appetite for the Entire Dish. Ughh...

Service Quality for this Place can also be improved on a Whole.  Although they weren't Rude, they gave off such a Sian Sian 无精打采 type of Vibe, they gave me the impression that they would much rather be elsewhere doing something else than be in here.

Together with that Absolutely Atrocious Cold Floppy Roti Bakar that they did not even bother to reheat before serving up to Customers, its obvious there is Zero Effort been made.

As such, I'm afraid I'm going to have to give this place my Lowest Score. Its been awhile since I've given my Lowest Score. This Place actually managed to Completely Kill my Mood for this Dish.

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Kacang Pool Haji which is located at Medan Selera Larkin. Nice food Kacang pool with toasted bread & telur mata for breakfast. They have two outlets in Larkin, one is at the food court next to one and only oldest 🚒Fire Station in Johor Bahru opposite Jln Tun Razak going to Johor Bahru City Centre. Another outlet is just opposite Foon Yew Primary school going down to Larkin Stadium.

For the outlet next to the fire station ( Medan Selera Larkin) there are also several stalls selling food for breakfast & Lunch eg. Nasi Lemak, Lontong, Mee goring, Soto, Nasi campur, Sotong masak merah, Lontong kering, Nasi Campur also hot & cold drinks such as ABC ais kacang stall drop by for breakfast, lunch & dinner if you happen to be in Johor Bahru.

Note: At Medan Selera Larkin outlets/stalls, they served Breakfast and Lunch and also a few will open until dinner. So make a point to drop by at Medan Selera Larkin for Kacang Pool Haji🍛👍. Note: Since we are in the covid19 pandemic situation. Customers need to follow strict SOP procedure & guidelines of social distancing . Due to the sitiuation business operation with to follow the instruction from the local...

My must eat food when I visit JB. I come across kacang pool when I’m during research what is something special in JB. My 1st time was at another store in Anjung Selera Larkin (not sure izzit the same owner) due to during puasa period they are not operating at the hour I visit.

This round I able to try other dishes such as Lontong Kering & Lontong Goreng.

During my visit, I’m the only chinese while the other are local Johorean. I highly recommend Chinese must try this speciality food you can find in JB.

I ordered both Kacang Pool Daging & Kambing, but both taste is pretty similar, can choose based on own preference. If 1 toast is not enough, can add on at RM1.

Lontong Goreng taste & look a bit familiar with chinese fried radish cake. However I like this one as it’s very soft & come with tauge & chicken meat. The taste is not too heavy but very addicted to eat.

Lontong Kering is so good! The rice cake which is same with the fried one, very soft texture & not those very hard to chew. The rendang gravy is so good, I would be happy to pair it with Nasi Lemak. The tempeh is also come with soft texture.

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